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ELC 247T

1979 MG Midget

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,850 mi
Last recorded57,850 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELC 247T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 57,850 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 57,643 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 57,506 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 57,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 57,384 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 57,384 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 57,020 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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ELC 247T is a 1979 MG Midget in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELC 247T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ELC 247T?

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What year was ELC 247T registered?

ELC 247T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is ELC 247T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELC 247T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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